Kristina Legault - Local Chilliwack Realtor

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Kristina Legault - Local Chilliwack Realtor

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Over the next week we will be highlighting the businesses, organizations and people that have helped put this amazing 1,000th Post Giveaway happen, be sure to enter before Friday!

We started working with Kristina this month as one of our proud sponsors and to provide her with social media and website content. We’ve had two photo shoots together and a few brainstorming sessions and it’s all been a lot of fun. Kristina is passionate about her work, brings a quirkiness, nerdy and very authentic approach to helping her clients buy or sell their homes.

We’re looking forward to working with Kristina more and coming up with some fun content showing the work she does and the people and businesses she interacts with in Chilliwack.

From her website:
“Kristina’s love of houses came at an early age and spending many weekends building Lego houses. Working for Global Corporate Companies in Vancouver BC in Accounting and Finance for over 20 years, this gave Kristina exposure to dealing with all types of people, situations and learning to problem solve on the fly and adapt to ever changing situations. She has taken that experience and translated it into a successful Real Estate Career becoming a top producer in a short period of time.

Kristina has the ability to make it a personal experience and while transactional in nature, ensure that her clients find a home  that works for their needs and lifestyle, be it their primary property or an investment property. Kristina’s goal is make you feel like she is your only client and give you the attention and expertise you deserve for one of the largest decisions of your life.”

Learn more about Kristina here:
www.kristinalegault.com

Around Chilliwack 1,000th Post Giveaway

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Around Chilliwack 1,000th Post Giveaway

We’re celebrating our 1,000th post on Instagram and we reached out to the local business community for some help to put together an amazing prize package for one lucky winner! Enter below by commenting.

We have 21 different prizes with a total value of $1,500+ that we are giving away to celebrate our 1,000th post. One lucky winner will take ALL OF THESE PRIZES home with them:

Not pictured: Around Chilliwack blanket, Sugar’d GC, West Digest Print and Tutti GC.

Not pictured: Around Chilliwack blanket, Sugar’d GC, West Digest Print and Tutti GC.

TO ENTER:
Leave a comment below.

Contest runs Saturday August 21 until Friday August 27th at 5pm PST.
Winner will be randomly selected on Saturday August 28th at 12pm PST and announced on this post and on our social media channels on Facebook and Instagram.
Winner must pick-up prize at designated location TBD.

Download the official rules here.

Comments are closed.
Winner to be announced 12pm August 28th.
Email only used to contact winner.

Johnston's - Looking to Hire in Chilliwack

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Johnston's - Looking to Hire in Chilliwack

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OUR PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE.
HAPPY ANIMALS = HIGHER QUALITY

As one of the largest pork wholesalers in B.C., Johnston’s proudly produces high quality and ethically farmed/grown products. We work closely with local, small-scale farms to ensure the best animal care practices are followed. Restaurants, grocers, and deli’s alike from Vancouver Island to Interior B.C. carry our pork!

The work environment here is friendly, supportive, and welcoming to all. We are a community partner and always look for more ways to give back to those we work, live, and play with. 

Johnstons is steadily growing thanks to the hard work of all our dedicated staff. We are a stable employer and there are plenty of opportunities to grow with us! There are also many perks such as Hot Lunches prepared by our in-house chefs, staff discounts on all products, and bonuses, to name a few! 😉 

General Laborer  

Looking for an applicant who is eager, dependable, has a positive attitude & is safety conscious.

Our plant operates Monday to Friday, never on weekends. We have an early start time and do require overtime during our peak seasons. 

Johnstons consistently aims to provide a secure and positive work environment where safety is our top priority. This position requires no previous experience!

Responsibilities:

  • Packaging of meat products

  • Keep up to production line speed while stacking boxes of product.

  • Assist with various tasks as assigned by lead hands and production supervisors

  • Work as part of a team environment.

Qualifications: 

  • Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.

  • Physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull, weight of up to 50 lbs.

  • Be willing to adhere to and ensure all hygienic food safe and WorkSafeBC requirements in the plant are followed.

  • Experience in manufacturing or agriculture industry, within a fast-paced environment is an asset (but not required!)

  • Basic English is considered an asset.

Benefits

  • Starting wage of $16.24 and increases based on seniority/ experience.

  • Unionized environment

  • Benefits after probation include medical, dental, disability, life insurance, RRSP, vision care


Apply here: www.johnstons.ca/about-johnstons/employees-careers/

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The Chilliwack Fair - Local Chef Spotlights

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The Chilliwack Fair - Local Chef Spotlights

We had the pleasure of working with The Chilliwack Fair to put together 6 spotlight videos of local chefs, restaurants and food trucks to highlight and promote the local products they use in what they serve.

It was such a pleasure being able to show up at each local business and film them cooking and baking with local products from the Fraser Valley and BC.
Here’s who joined up for the videos:

Bow & Stern Chilliwack - Chef Craig
Restaurant 62 - Chef Matt
Hard Grinds Chilliwack - Brooks
BC Urban Kitchen & Wine Bar - Kim
Sara Bellas Gluten Free Cafe - Rianna
Wild Forager - Chef Jonathan

Check out all of their videos below.

All of this was possible because of working with Buy BC - https://buybc.gov.bc.ca

Learn about Buy BC and The Chilliwack Fair here:
https://chilliwackfair.com/buy-bc-2/

From the Buy BC website:
”When you Buy BC, you support the local farmers and producers who bring it to us. There’s never been a more important time to Buy BC and enjoy fresh, high-quality food from here at home. Buy BC to support local restaurants, farmers and food producers during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Butcher Bro's BBQ Seasonings

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Butcher Bro’s BBQ Seasonings

The incredible staff at The Town Butcher has started bottling up their favourite seasonings for you to take home and use in your own BBQ meals.

Some call us BBQ fans here at Around Chilliwack. We love cooking up everything on the Big Green Egg; everything from grilled Caesar salad, to fire roasted pizza, breakfast skillets, to cornbread and of course a nice cut of steak. You’ve developed a taste for good BBQ and with that have discovered and used a lot of different spices, sauces and rubs over the year. Discovering the locally sourced Butcher Bro’s BBQ seasonings has been a real treat.

We’ve had the chance to use a number of different jars from Butcher Bro’s and have been thoroughly impressed on how tasty and how easy it is to use. So far to date we’ve used the Nacho Taco, Traditional Smoke, and Steak Starter. All of have been exceptional and we’d recommend any of them.

If you love to cook and grill on the BBQ (maybe even on a charcoal BBQ like the Big Green Egg or Weber Kettle) then you’ll love using the Steak Starter jar for everything from burger patties, breakfast skillet or fried eggs and of course on any cut of steak you’re cooking up. We might even suggest picking up a rib-eye or Wagyu steak from The Town Butcher while you’re grabbing a jar of seasoning too.

One of our favourites to cook for the family or friends on the Big Green Egg is a cast iron pan full of nachos. What we love to do is grill/smoke up our meat on the Egg first - anything from pulled beef or pork, chicken thighs OR fry up some ground beef and use that same cast iron pan to layer up some nacho chips, cheese and your meat. Of course you’ve already added in Nacho Taco seasoning to your meat and now you’re going to add a little more on your chips and cheese. From there you’re going to bake up your nachos at 350-400 degrees and get that cheese all melty and smoky. You’ll never want to make nachos any other way again!

Cooking up eggs in the morning on your stove with some Steak Starter is also very good. It’s got the right blend of salt, pepper and garlic. It just adds that extra bit of flavour you’re looking to add to your morning!

You can pick up any of their spices at The Town Butcher (5580 Vedder Rd) or you can order them online:
www.butcherbrosbbq.com

You can find them on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/butcherbrosbbq

And on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/butcherbrosbbq

Call for Volunteers at The Chilliwack Cultural Centre

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Call for Volunteers at The Chilliwack Cultural Centre

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Call for Volunteers at The Centre - come and play with us and support the arts in our community!

We're back, and now that things are starting to open up again, the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society is looking for volunteers to help out at The Centre!

The Chilliwack Cultural Centre prides itself on being a space for all kinds of art forms and strives to provide as many opportunities as possible for all community members to experience and enjoy the arts. The volunteers are an essential part of the team, and The Centre could not operate without them. Becoming a volunteer is the perfect way to get involved in the arts and give back to the community in a fun and exciting environment.

We are looking to add to two different groups of volunteers, Guest Services Volunteers and Technical Volunteers.

Guest Services Volunteer tasks include ushering patrons, serving at the concession, collecting tickets and coats, and handing out programs. In exchange for working shows at The Centre, volunteers will occasionally be invited to performances, experiencing sensational shows for free! Identification badges are provided, and shifts are usually about four hours long. New Guest Services Volunteers are required to have Serving It Right. If you do not have it, we will be happy to facilitate you getting it. Guest Services Volunteers must be at least sixteen years old.

Technical Volunteer tasks include assisting the Technical Director with lighting, sound, stage work, costumes and many other aspects of a show. In exchange for working shows at The Centre, volunteers will occasionally be invited to performances, experiencing sensational shows for free! Technical Volunteers must be at least fifteen years old.

Over the past decade, The Centre's staff, volunteers, partners, sponsors, patrons, and supporters have built a world-class Centre of excellence with a reputation within the industry as a place of high professionalism and dedication to the arts. The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society continues to build on this foundation, providing the community with a gathering place for creative expression, discovery, imagination and inspiration on behalf of the City of Chilliwack.

The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is "Where art comes to life"!

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact our volunteer coordinator Theresia Reid at theresia@chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-392-8000.

Chilliwack Independent Film Festival - Merchandise and More

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Chilliwack Independent Film Festival - Merchandise and More

Did you know Chilliwack has a film festival rated in the top 100 around the world?

With restrictions easing the Chilliwack Independent Film Festival can't wait to see you in person this fall. Their hybrid festival begins with live screenings this November 19th to the 21st. They then transition to a virtual platform until December 5th. With Q & As, panels and a 48 hour film competition there's something for everyone.

Support independent film and the arts by heading to CIFF.CA to get your merch and represent. As a local non-profit all proceeds go into running the festival and providing a platform for a diverse range of voices to be heard.

Check out more about CIF:
https://www.ciff.ca

Buy some of their Merchandise here:
https://www.ciff.ca/shop

Photo Credit:
https://www.sharaleeprangphotography.com

Chilliwack Fair 2021 - Volunteers Needed

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Chilliwack Fair 2021 - Volunteers Needed

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Each year the Chilliwack Fair is organized and carried out by volunteers who donate their time and skills to make it happen. Almost all of the people you see working at the Fair are volunteers and it would not take place without them. The Chilliwack Fair Needs YOU this year from August 6 – 8, 2021! The annual Chilliwack Fair is part of the fabric of our community where agriculture and the arts have made this such a great place to live and raise a family.

You can show your support for the Fair by going to Volunteer – The 149th Annual Chilliwack Fair  to sign up for some community fun!

There are many positions available before, during and after the fair involving set-up, livestock, home and garden, greeting the public and more. All volunteers who work a minimum of 4 hours will receive a T-shirt! If you are looking to help out in the community then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

If you have any question you can call 604-824-8191 or email volunteer@chilliwackfair.com.

The Sixth Fraser Valley Biennial - Chilliwack Cultural Centre

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The Sixth Fraser Valley Biennial - Chilliwack Cultural Centre

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The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society and the Chilliwack Visual Artists Association are pleased to present the Sixth Fraser Valley Biennial at the O’Connor Group Gallery in the Chilliwack Cultural Centre from July 7 to August 5, 2021. The Biennial is a dynamic, collective representation of exceptional artwork produced by artists in the Fraser Valley region over the past two years. 

This year, artists were encouraged to submit work that has been catalyzed by, responds to, or anticipates possible futures resulting from the current state of global affairs, including the COVID-19 pandemic and growing demands for racial justice. Since its launch in 2011, the Biennial has helped facilitate and contextualize local and regional visual art practice, while broadening the public’s awareness and appreciation of the immense creative talent that finds its home in the Fraser Valley.   

The Reach presented a full showing of all artists in January 2021 to May 2021 and is proud to kick off the tour in partnerships with the Abbotsford Arts Council, Kent Harrison Arts Council, Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society, Chilliwack Visual Artist Association, and Mission Arts Council. Small, tailored iterations of the exhibition will be presented at 3 of the 4 partner venues throughout 2021.  

The 2021 Biennial is curated by Kendra Anderson, Graduate Practicum Student, and Kate Bradford, Assistant Curator, at The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford. 

2021 Fraser Valley Biennial Artists at the O’Connor Group Gallery at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre:

Chantelle Trainor-Matties, Abbotsford
David Evans, Mission
Dona Park, Abbotsford
Hong Park, Langley
Sora Park, Langley
Isabella Dagnino, Hope
Isam Sharkia, Abbotsford
Jordan Turner, Langley
Karen Johnson, Langley
Karlie Norrish McChesney, Chilliwack
Ketty Zhang, Surrey
Meghan Spence, Abbotsford
Michelle Vandyk, Chilliwack
Patricia Peters, Chilliwack
Qahraman Yousif, Abbotsford
Rosa Quintana Lillo, Agassiz
Sidi Chen, Vancouver

The current capacity of the O-Connor Group Art Gallery will limit patrons to 20 at a time to ensure proper safety protocols. Face masks covering are recommended for anyone entering the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, and enhanced operating protocols must be followed.

Art Classes Return to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre!

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Art Classes Return to the Centre!

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CHILLIWACK, BC — Art classes will be returning to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre with a series of Summer Classes that follow strict social distancing protocols. The long-awaited return of the open clay studio has also commenced, and the creation of art is once again taking up residence in the building. From clay to mixed media to photography, there are brilliant new ways to explore your creativity and find new hobbies.

For pottery enthusiasts, Wheel 1: Intro to Wheel and Wheel 2: Beyond Basic Wheel take students through the basics, from centering on the pottery wheel to creating basic shapes in wheel throwing to trimming, glazing and firing. There is even a workshop to learn new creative ways to Make Clay Handles. While both Wheel 1 and Wheel 2: Beyond Basic Wheel have already sold out, the box office offers a waitlist for the Fall Classes for those enthusiastic about learning to use the wheel to make stunning pieces of pottery. 

If you’re looking for a mixed-media creative outlet, two incredible classes are being offered. Mixed Media Workshop is a class that will take you through numerous mixed media techniques to create a unique masterpiece in a single afternoon. For those looking to go more in-depth to the world of mixed media art, Art Journaling will walk you through the steps of creating a colourful, interactive art journal that is the perfect way to express yourself through art.

Beginning Photography will guide those with new cameras through how to use them. This class will explain the basics of composition, exposure, camera settings and even the different types of photography. It’s a great first step in starting your journey with photography.

For those who have taken a pottery class at The Centre, the Clay Open Studio is once again up and running. These studio sessions allow you to continue developing your skills independently by giving you a space to practice on the wheel, hand-building, or finish work started in class. Spots available within the open studio are limited, and registration is required.

Return to the world of art with one of these fantastic classes, or discover a new passion. The Centre is thrilled to welcome you back with this fun assortment of classes. Space in classes is limited, so don’t miss your chance to rediscover art!

Registration for all classes is now available, but sign up soon because spots are filling up fast! For more information or to register for a class, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, call 604-391-SHOW(7469), or stop by The Centre Box Office (9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack).

Hops & Heritage Fundraiser - Chilliwack Museum

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Hops & Heritage Fundraiser - Chilliwack Museum

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The Chilliwack Museum & Archives hosted its inaugural Hops & Heritage Fundraiser in 2019 to great success! Although we had to cancel the 2020 event due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have re-imagined the event so that we can move forward with it in 2021! Hops & Heritage is primarily an awareness and engagement campaign that aims to connect the Chilliwack Museum & Archives with the community, and to support local businesses at the same time.

Hops & Heritage focuses on the local craft brewing and hops industry in Chilliwack, and how this industry has played an important role in the development of our economy, identity, and heritage. While this event would typically be an in-person tasting event at the Chilliwack Museum, this year we are approaching it differently. Participants will be able to purchase a Hops & Heritage Passbook from the Chilliwack Museum; each page of the passbook will feature a different local brewery. Passbooks will then be presented at participating breweries and be given a stamp indicating they have visited the brewery. The more stamps a passport has, the better chance participants will have in winning a prize. You can also receive stamps by visiting The Hops Connection Exhibition at the Chilliwack Museum.

“Our goal is not only to raise awareness about the Museum, but to encourage the community to visit all the amazing local shops and organizations in Chilliwack,” says Shawna Maurice, Executive Director, “we have ten weeks of draws for local businesses plus three grand prizes donated by Fortin’s Home Hardware, Front Foot Wealth Management, and Manning Park Resort”.

“We are so grateful to have four local breweries willing to participate,” adds Cari Moore, Coordinator of Volunteers and Administration, “Bricklayer, Farmhouse, Fieldhouse, and Old Yale have all been great to work with and they have great beer too!”

You can see a complete list of prizes and sponsors by visiting www.chilliwackmuseum.ca
Proceeds from this event will benefit the accessibility upgrades planned for the Chilliwack Museum.
Our goal is to update our front entrance and washroom to meet modern accessibility standards.

Hops & Heritage will run alongside our new exhibition, The Hops Connection, from June 24 to September 11, 2021. Weekly draws will commence the week of July 6, 2021 with the grand prize draws being held on September 13, 2021.

Get Outside, Explore & Play with Chill and Thrill

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Get Outside, Explore & Play with Chill and Thrill

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Chill and Thrill is an online platform that provides self-guided outdoor experiences in Chilliwack that you can enjoy anytime, on your own or with family and friends. All you need is a smartphone and the desire to get outside, explore and play! 

Inspired by a passion for the outdoors, a love for Chilliwack and the desire to help others discover the joy of exploring, Chill and Thrill offers a variety of fun Scavenger Hunts and exciting Challenges. And as the name implies, there’s something for every fitness level and adventure style.

You simply check out the range of experiences on the Chill and Thrill website at chillandthrill.ca, choose one, sign-up, (there are affordable one-time, monthly and quarterly passes as well as free trials for everyone), review the details, grab your smartphone and then head out! 

You’ll be guided by simple instructions on your mobile device as you go. Here’s what some of our adventurers have said about their first experiences with Chill and Thrill. 

The Chill and Thrill Ten Trail Challenge

This summer Chill and Thrill launches the Ten Trail Challenge, where participants challenge themselves to walk, hike or run 10 beautiful Chilliwack trails between June 19th and August 13th. Some are “chill” (flatter, shorter, easier) and some are “thrill” (not for the faint of heart) but all are fun! 

Participation is just $25 per Challenger, with $5 from every registration going to support Chilliwack trails via the Chilliwack Park Society, and there are prizes to be won, completion badges to collect, and memories to be made. More? 

After a long, hard year, the Ten Trail Challenge will get you out of the house and away from your screen. You’ll be motivated to explore new Chilliwack trails (even more fun with friends!) and enjoy a wonderful sense of accomplishment. You can enter to win fun prizes, show off completion badges online and see how you rank in online leaderboards for each trail. You’ll also be supporting an important local non-profit. What could be better? 
Don’t wait! The Ten Trail Challenge begins on June 19th with registration remaining open until July 31.
Learn more and register here.
Use the discount code AROUNDCHILLIWACK to get 10% off Ten Trail Challenge registration.

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GIVEAWAY with DirectFood.Store & Around Chilliwack

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GIVEAWAY with DirectFood.Store & Around Chilliwack

DirectFood.Store & Around Chilliwack Want to Giveaway $50 for you to try out their local, fresh and amazing products that they ship direct to your door!

All you have to do to enter is follow DirectFood.Store on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a comment of what you’d like to try out from their website:
vancouver.directfood.store

Contest runs June 1st - June 5th at 3pm 2021

If you haven’t already, check out our post that shows off all the amazing local and fresh products we received using DirectFood.Store - www.aroundchilliwack.ca/where-to-shop//directfood-local-online-grocery-shopping

(for full rules please see the link below)

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Music Bingo Fundraiser - Chilliwack Rotary Clubs

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Music Bingo Fundraiser - Chilliwack Rotary Clubs

Chilliwack After Hours Rotary Club and Chilliwack Fraser Rotaract Club is hosting a Zoom Music Bingo Fundraiser to raise funds to support  local schools with lunch and breakfast programs on May, 28.

Music Bingo has been a crowd favorite in pubs and restaurants across Canada for years and is now offered online providing a physically distanced, safe entertainment opportunity that can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. Similar to traditional Bingo, Music Bingo replaces numbers with clips from popular songs. Rather than numbers, Music Bingo cards have song titles and artists under the B-I-N-G-O - when the songs played by the DJ appear on a players card, they mark it off and win prizes when they complete specific patterns such as 1 Line, 3 Lines and Full Card.

Music Bingo cards for the fundraiser in support of Chilliwack After Hours Rotary Club and Chilliwack Fraser Rotaract Club can be purchased for $10 each online at https://online.musicbingo.com and includes 2 hours of interactive entertainment with chances to win great prizes that can be enjoyed by the whole family. 

Join us for a PAJAMA PARTY – Friday, May 28th, 2021
Zoom Room login begins at 7:00pm
Music Bingo begins at 7:30pm

Family-Friendly event. From the 70s to the latest hits!
Play on Zoom from home

Music Bingo Cards are $10 each and we play 3 patterns… 1 Line, 3 Lines and then a Full Card… for 3 chances to win.
You can buy the bingo cards here.

Follow them on Facebook!

ART that Breathes by Patricia Peters - Chilliwack Cultural Centre

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ART that Breathes by Patricia Peters - Chilliwack Cultural Centre

The latest exhibit taking up residence in the O’Connor Group Art Gallery in the Chilliwack Cultural Centre is an evocative collection of works from local artist Patricia Peters. From May 17 to Jun 25, ART that Breathes will be open to the public through the authority given by Fraser Heath (with strict social distancing protocols in place).

Patricia’s exhibit brings together works that she created during the current pandemic as well as in recent years. She is thrilled to be showcasing her contemporary pieces with everyone and sharing how she sees the world through her art.

“Colour relationships are the most important tool I have, but I still pay attention to strong values and shapes. I’m always looking for a way to breathe life into my work with how the trees are moving in the wind, water cascade over the rocks, the ocean swells, how it lifts you up and down. It makes us feel alive. This allows me total freedom and evokes strong reactions from the viewer.” Says artist Patricia Peters. “It has always been important to paint the places and things that I love, as it fosters hope for the future, memories of past adventures, and connection with each other. These works are a spiritual response to the land and how things have endured the challenges of living and breathing.”

“I’ll also be showing a small body of abstract work. These explore patterns of colour, line and texture, incorporating wax treatments and collage,” Patricia continues. “I invite people to come to the gallery to meet me and to even get a glimpse of how my work is created, as I will be working in the gallery Thursdays and Fridays.”

There is no charge for admission. Gallery hours are from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday (closed on Holidays). You can visit the Chilliwack Cultural Centre to view this stunning exhibit, witnessing this perfect example of how art can transform the world around us into something truly inspiring and new.

The re-opening of the O-Connor Group Art Gallery will limit patrons to five at a time to ensure proper social distancing. Face masks covering both nose and mouth must be worn at all times by anyone entering the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, and enhanced operating protocols must be followed.

Around Chilliwack Patio Blankets - What's Going On in Chilliwack

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Around Chilliwack Patio Blankets - What's Going On in Chilliwack

We’re fortunate that we get to visit so many great patios in our community. Whether it’s a cafe, restaurant, brewery or pub; Chilliwack has no shortage of great breweries for you to visit!

After the provincial health order for restaurants to close dine-in options, we’ve seen patios pop up all over the place, even bistro tables and chairs setup on sidewalks or roadsides. People are gathering in their bubbles all over our community to support our local businesses. It’s great to see despite this difficult time.

The evenings are still cool and we’ve found ourselves wishing we were a little warmer outside on these great patios. Yes a lot of them have heaters, covered spaces, or like Farmhouse Brewing, a fire pit outside but having something to keep you a little bit warmer that also showcases a brand that highlights and prides itself in promoting local businesses would be great!

Introducing the Around Chilliwack Patio Blanket!
We’ve never offered any sort of merchandise or swag before and we were really happy to connect with the Local Space to meet with a promotional company in the Lower Mainland that also works with as many local or Canadian brands as possible. Together we came up with super soft fleece blankets with our Around Chilliwack logo placed in a corner of the blanket.

These blankets are helping us keep the bills paid and our work of promoting local businesses going a little bit further.

Cost is $45 per blanket.
We only had a small batch of blankets made and they are available at the following local businesses:
- Bricklayer Brewing (#101 - 46126 Yale Road)
- Farmhouse Brewing (6385 Lickman Road)
- Lakeside Beach Club (4131 Columbia Valley Road)
- Blossom Floral Design (#2-7425 Vedder Road)

OR; you can email us to order and have one delivered within Chilliwack for you:
contactus (at) aroundchilliwack (dot) ca

We look forward to seeing these blankets around town and if you happen to get one, we’d love to have you tag us in your photos of the patios you’re visiting!

Hike for Hospice - Chilliwack Hospice Society

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Hike for Hospice - Chilliwack Hospice Society

Join the Chilliwack Hospice Society for the Covid Friendly Hike for Hospice 2021!

Create a team, and from now until June 5, 2021, fundraise in a safe and virtual way by asking for financial donations from friends, family, employers, etc.  Every dollar counts, and we would like to encourage participants to set a goal to raise $150+.

June 5, 2021

Join us at Sardis Park to collect your event swag and meet the Hospice Staff and Volunteers. Stay in your bubbles, and also please stay in your vehicles. Designated parking spots will be provided and event staff will come to you to say Thank You!

Hit the road, the trail, the track, or the treadmill. We ask that whatever activity you partake in, is socially distanced, safe, and most of all fun!

This event is only possible with the support of people like you, and the generous support of our sponsors.

June 30th awards will be presented in the following categories:

  • Best Dressed Team (When you arrive at Sardis Park, we would love to see some GREAT outfits).

  • Top Individual Fundraiser

  • Top Team Fundraiser

Thank you to the following sponsors:

Pop-Up Weddings at The Royal Hotel

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Pop-Up Weddings at The Royal Hotel

LOOKING TO TIE THE KNOT COVID STYLE?

For two weeks this June Chilliwack’s historic Royal Hotel is offering the chance for couples to tie the knot – Covid style. From June 12 through 26 the Royal Hotel’s intimate Homestead room will be transformed, with the assistance of Sprigs & Sparrows, into a romantic, vintage themed wedding space - all ready for you & your partner to say “I Do”, pop-up style. As per local health requirements, indoor weddings are limited to 10 people.

Once home to the 112- year-old hotel’s tavern, and located off the lobby, the Homestead Room now hosts meetings, events and small weddings. The private room offers original fir floors, antique furniture and exudes charm & history along with a connection to Chilliwack’s past. 

The hotel has partnered with several local businesses to offer flowers & photography as well as Chilliwack based wedding officiants to customize and perform your ceremony. 

In March 2020, for the first time in it’s 112-year-old history, Chilliwack’s historic Royal Hotel dimmed the lights, locked the front doors and did not re-open until June 2020.

Since re-opening in June, the hotel has had to adapt to this new reality of running a hotel while ensuring all Covid 19 safety protocols are being followed. And like many other hotels across B.C. the Royal Hotel is looking at creative ways to do so.

“Weddings can still happen, albeit in a different fashion, so hosting pop-up weddings in our vintage space while teaming up with local wedding vendors, who have also seen a huge decline in business, just made good sense, notes the Royal’s Laura Reid.

“We are excited to offer our historic and intimate wedding space to the community and we will work with each couple to ensure their day is seamless and memorable,” adds Laura Reid.

For more information or to book your wedding please contact Laura Reid at the Royal Hotel. laurar@royalhotelchilliwack.com

Please contact Laura Reid for additional information. 604-828-5286

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Valley Waste & Recycling

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Valley Waste & Recycling

For 20+ years Valley Waste & Recycling has been taking care of Chilliwack and throughout the Fraser Valley. Their entire fleet of trucks are available for waste and septic removal, as well as recycling, Hydro Vac, portable toilet rentals, roll off container rentals and more.

Family owned and run, Valley works hard to keep their fleet, staff and services above all else in the Fraser Valley. What started out once as a single garbage truck risk of an investment snowballed into a valley wide service that’s proven to work well with cities and private waste and recycling needs.

Having worked with Valley Waste & Recycling ourselves, we know how easy they are to work with for bathroom needs at events and locations. They are incredibly professional, quick to setup and have impeccably clean portable toilets for your event guests.

Spring Projects

With the spring well upon us maybe you need to get your septic tank pumped or have need for a container or garbage bin placed outside your property to make your spring renovations that much easier.

Check out their website:
https://valleywaste.ca

Or give them a call:
604-792-6070

From the website:
We are a family-owned waste management company that has been serving the Fraser Valley for over 20 years. We pride ourselves in keeping the streets clean, providing excellent customer service, and supporting the communities we serve.

We offer a variety of services and are the most trusted provider for garbage disposal & recycling, roll off container, curb side pickup, septic tank, hydrovac and portable toilet services in the Fraser Valley. We are committed to safely providing quality services to our customers in a manner that ensures a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and customers.

Himalaya: A Film Festival

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Himalaya: A Film Festival

Himalaya is a series of five films by four different filmmakers about the Himalayas, the land and its people. With stunning footage and breathtaking scenery, viewers will intimately experience how a small, local charity is helping transform lives and make a massive impact. 

Join them on April 30 for this unique and exciting drive-in film festival, Himalaya.

To review their full Drive-in COVID-19 Protocol and Tips, click here.

Friday, April 30th | Yarrow Community Centre, Yarrow, BC | 8:30pm + 10:30pm showings

From their website:
As Himalayan Life, we exist to holistically enhance the lives of children and youth in the Himalayas, with particular focus on those who lack basic socio-economic structures.

Tickets for Yarrow showings on sale now.
Purchase tickets early, as there max 50 car spots at each show. The first 10 cars to register will receive a swag bag!

You can buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/himalayan-life-17971838370

Check out more about the festival here: https://himalayanlife.com/film-fest/